Traffic Signs & Road Markings
Traffic signs are categorized into main signs and auxiliary signs, while road markings are divided into regulatory markings and instructional markings. Main signs are further classified into four types: guide, warning, regulatory, and instructional.
- Guide Signs: Indicate directions and distances to destinations and points of interest.
- Warning Signs: Alert drivers to potential hazards or situations requiring caution, such as railroad crossings or intersections.
- Regulatory Signs: Enforce traffic laws by prohibiting or restricting certain actions, such as speed limits or no-entry rules.
- Instructional Signs: Provide directions on how to legally use the road, such as designating parking areas or crosswalks.
- Auxiliary Signs: Supplement the information on a main sign.
- Road Markings:
- Regulatory Markings: Indicate regulations directly on the road surface.
- Instructional Markings: Provide instructions directly on the road surface.
Stop
You must stop completely before the stop line or intersection, check for safety, and then proceed.
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Stop
You must stop completely before the stop line or intersection.
Slow Down
You must proceed at a speed at which you can stop immediately.
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Slow Down
You must proceed at a speed at which you can stop immediately.
Road Closed
The road is closed to all traffic (vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).
No Vehicles Allowed
All vehicles are prohibited from entering.
No Entry
All vehicles are prohibited from entering the road beyond this sign.
No Vehicles Other Than Motorcycles
All vehicles except for motorcycles are prohibited.
No Motorcycles or Mopeds
Motorcycles and mopeds are not allowed.
No Two-Up Riding on Motorcycles
Riding with a passenger on a large or regular motorcycle is prohibited.
No Large Trucks
Large trucks and other specified vehicles are prohibited.
No Large Passenger Vehicles
Large passenger vehicles are prohibited.
No Light Vehicles (Except Bicycles)
Light vehicles other than bicycles are prohibited.
No Vehicles with Hazardous Materials
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials are prohibited.
No Vehicles Without Tire Chains
Vehicles without tire chains are not allowed to pass.
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No Entry for Vehicle Combination
The specified combination of vehicles is not allowed.
No Mopeds or Bicycles
Specific mopeds and bicycles are not allowed.
Maximum Speed
The maximum speed limit.
Minimum Speed
You must drive at or above the indicated speed.
Weight Limit
Vehicles exceeding the specified weight are prohibited.
Height Limit
Vehicles exceeding the specified height are prohibited.
Maximum Width
Vehicles wider than the indicated limit are prohibited.
Motor Vehicles Only
This road is for motor vehicles only.
Mopeds & Bicycles Only
This road is for specific mopeds and bicycles only.
Bicycles and Pedestrians Only
This road is for bicycles and pedestrians only.
Pedestrians Only
This road is for pedestrians only.
No Pedestrians
Pedestrians are not allowed.
No Pedestrian Crossing
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross here.
One Way
Traffic may only proceed in the direction indicated.
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One Way
Traffic may only proceed in the direction indicated.
Moped & Bicycle One Way
One way traffic for mopeds and bicycles.
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Moped & Bicycle One Way
One way traffic for mopeds and bicycles.
No Entry Except Designated Directions
You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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No Entry Except Designated Directions
Entry prohibited except for left turns (straight and right are prohibited).
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No Entry Except Designated Directions
Entry prohibited except for going straight (left and right turns are prohibited).
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No Entry Except Designated Directions
Indicates no straight ahead; only left and right turns are possible.
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No Entry Except Designated Directions
Entry prohibited except for the upper-left direction.
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No Entry Except Designated Directions
Entry prohibited except for the lower-left direction.
Directional Lanes
Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.
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Directional Lanes
Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.
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Directional Lanes
Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.
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Directional Lanes
Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.
No Crossing
Crossing the road is prohibited for vehicles.
No U-Turn
U-turns are prohibited.
No Overtaking
Overtaking other vehicles is prohibited in this section.
No overtaking by driving into the right-hand lane
overtaking by driving into the right-hand lane is prohibited in this section.
Moped Right Turn (Two-Stage)
Mopeds must perform a two-stage right turn at this intersection.
Moped Right Turn (Small Turn)
Mopeds must make a small, direct right turn at this intersection.
No Parking or Stopping
Parking and stopping are prohibited.
No Parking or Stopping (Time Specified)
Parking and stopping are prohibited during the specified times (e.g., 8:00 to 20:00).
No Parking
Parking is prohibited.
No Parking (Time Specified)
Parking is prohibited during the specified times (e.g., 8:00 to 20:00).
Time-Limited Parking Zone
Indicates that parking is permitted for a maximum of 60 minutes between 8 AM and 8 PM.
Parallel Parking
Vehicles must be parked parallel to the curb.
Angle Parking
Vehicles must be parked at an angle.
Perpendicular Parking
Vehicles must be parked perpendicular to the curb.
Sound Horn
You must sound your horn.
Roundabout - Clockwise Traffic
Traffic in the roundabout proceeds in a clockwise direction.
Towing Vehicle Expressway Lane
Lane designation for towing vehicles on national expressways.
Towing Vehicle Expressway Lane
Designated lane for towing vehicles on expressways.
Wide-Area Disaster Response Vehicles Only
This lane is for wide-area disaster response vehicles only.
Permitted Vehicles Only
Only permitted vehicles may use this lane.
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Permitted Vehicles Only
Only permitted vehicles may use this lane.
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Permitted Vehicles Only
Only permitted vehicles may use this lane.
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Permitted Vehicles (Combination) Only
Only specific combinations of permitted vehicles may use this lane.
Exclusive Use Lane
This is an exclusive lane for buses. Bicycles, mopeds, and small special vehicles can also pass.
Priority Lane for Buses
This is a priority lane for buses. Other cars can also pass, but if a bus comes, they must promptly exit the lane.
Exclusive Lane for Bicycles
This is an exclusive lane for bicycles. Other vehicles cannot pass.
Lane Designation for Specific Vehicles
Indicates the traffic lane designation for specific types of vehicles (e.g., large freight vehicles).